MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
9,710 km
6,034 miles
SJV
San Javier
Bolivia
Distance
9,710 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MPM SJV
Airport Name Maputo Airport San Javier Airport
IATA Code MPM SJV
ICAO Code FQMA SLJV
City Maputo San Javier
Country Mozambique Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/La_Paz
Elevation 145 ft 1,702 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 -16.270000, -62.470000

Maputo (MPM) to San Javier (SJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to San Javier Airport (SJV) in San Javier, Bolivia is 9,710 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in Maputo, it's 01:49 in San Javier. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,557 feet between the two airports. San Javier Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from San Javier (SJV) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and San Javier Airport (SJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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